Transforming Homelessness Through Education, Skill Development &Human Connection
Greetings, my name is Rick—a self-funded, homeless advocate and educator in Salt Lake City. I spent 18 months conducting “man-on-the-street” interviews with people experiencing homelessness to better understand their needs, struggles, culture & gaps that currently exist in Utah’s response. The causes of homelessness are many—childhood trauma & abuse, attachment disorders, family dysfunction, poor role-models, anti-social behaviors, gang-life, incarceration, job loss, skyrocketing rent, medical bills, inability to manage emotions, anxiety/ depression and other mental health struggles & drug addiction. As a result, most are stuck at the bottom with little chance of getting out and the problem is only getting worse.
This site is a call-to-action to: 1) create public awareness & political dialogue 2) encourage people to donate needed supplies, get involved and 3) locate venues throughout the valley to teach free lifestyle classes. Please join me in this fight to save, bless, and change lives.
